Written
excuses must be submitted within five (5) daysof the student’s
return to school.

A
student may be absent, due to personal illness, no more than ten (10) days per
school year with a written parent excuse(s). Beyond ten (10) days per school
year, a medical statement will be required.

Acceptable
(excusable) conditions for students being absent from school include:

n Personal Illnessn Illness in the family temporarily
requiring help from the childn Death in the familyn Recognized religious holidays regularly
observed by persons of the student’s faithn Verifiable family emergency

Any absence not
complying with the above reasons for excused absences will be considered as
unexcused.

Students who attend
less than three (3) hours and fifteen (15)
minutesper school day shall be recorded and
reported as absent.

ATTENDANCE
TIPS:

Arrange dentist and doctor visits for
after school hours or school holidays

Teach your child to set their own alarm
clock

Turn off all electronics 30 minutes
before bedtime

Encourage your child to give their best
effort in school

Nightly, arrange supplies for the next
day (homework, signed papers, clothes, backpack, etc)

Decide on a regular bedtime and a
regular time to wake up

HOW CAN YOUR SOCIAL WORKER HELP? * Implementation of behavior management
techniques * Coordination of community agency referrals * Information and
referral services * Resources for clothing, housing, and social/mental health *
Crisis Intervention: Reduce tension of student/parent in crisis through
assessment, provision of understanding and support, and offer alternatives for
action * Home Visits: Assist parents in understanding school
policies/procedures and creating environments conducive for learning * Assist
in overcoming obstacles related to school attendance, achievement, and overall
school functioning * Work with Knox County District Attorney General’s Parental
Responsibility Truancy Initiative